Seniors

Seniors (65+) can ride local buses for 80 cents, inner express buses for $2.35, and outer express buses for $3.40. Seniors can also ride MBTA subway service for $1.05 and commuter rail or boat services for 50 percent off the regular full fare and for a discounted fare to Boston Logan International Airport. In addition, seniors can purchase a monthly pass (good for unlimited travel on local bus and subway) for $29. No discounts apply to express bus passes, commuter rail passes, or boat passes.

Discounted rides and passes require a Senior CharlieCard available at the CharlieCard Store located in Downtown Crossing Station (Underground Concourse) Boston. Adjacent to the Red and Orange Lines at Downtown Crossing Station, the CharlieCard Store is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Call 617-222-3200 or 617-222-5854 (TTY) for more information.

Many Senior CharlieCard holders looking to renew a lost, damaged, or expired Senior CharlieCard can do so by calling the CharlieCard Store to request a new card be mailed. Note: When receiving a card by mail, it may be necessary for the Reduced-Fare Office to deactivate your existing Senior CharlieCard.

Customers with Senior IDs issued prior to May/June 2005 must obtain a new Senior CharlieCard, available at the location noted above.

Persons with Disabilities

Persons with disabilities can ride local buses for 80 cents, inner express buses for $2.35, and outer express buses for $3.40. Persons with disabilities can also ride MBTA subway services for $1.05 and commuter rail or boat services for 50 percent off the regular full fare and for a discounted fare to Logan. In addition, passengers with disabilities can purchase a monthly pass (good for unlimited travel on local bus and subway) for $29. No discounts apply to express bus passes, commuter rail passes, or boat passes.

Discounted rides and passes require a Senior CharlieCard available at the CharlieCard Store located in Downtown Crossing Station (Underground Concourse) Boston. Adjacent to the Red and Orange Lines at Downtown Crossing Station, the CharlieCard Store is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Call 617-222-3200 or 617-222-5854 (TTY) for more information.

To obtain a TAP CharlieCard for the first time, you will need to complete a Transportation Access Pass Application.

Certain TAP CharlieCard holders looking to renew a lost, damaged, or expired TAP CharlieCard can do so by calling the CharlieCard Store to request a new card be mailed. Note: When receiving a card by mail, it may be necessary for the CharlieCard Store to deactivate your existing TAP CharlieCard.

Customers with TAP IDs issued prior to May/June 2005 must obtain a new TAP CharlieCard available at the location noted above.

Customers Who Are Blind/Visually Impaired

Customers who are blind/visually impaired ride all MBTA services for free with a Blind Access CharlieCard from the CharlieCard Store. To receive a Blind Access CharlieCard, you must have an ID from the Massachusetts Commission for the blind.

A reduced fare may be available for customers who are not eligible to receive the Blind Access CharlieCard. See the "Persons with Disabilities" section above for more information. If accompanied by a guide, free travel does extend to the guide.

Many Blind Access CharlieCard holders looking to renew a lost, damaged, or expired Blind Access CharlieCard can do so by calling the CharlieCard Store to request a new card be mailed. Note: When receiving a card by mail, it may be necessary for the CharlieCard Store to deactivate your existing Blind Access CharlieCard.

Students

Student tickets are for students in Junior High or High School only.

Students ride the T for 50 percent off the price of standard T fares and are eligible for a Monday through Friday pass for $26/month as well as 7-day pass for $26/month. Student T-Passes are good for unlimited travel on Bus, Subway, Express Bus, and Commuter Rail Zones 1A, 1, and 2 on school days.

Discounted rides or passes require a Student CharlieCard or CharlieTicket, available at participating junior high and high schools. See your school administrator for details.

Children Under The Age of Twelve

To All Senior/TAP Customers:

Discounted rides and passes require a Senior CharlieCard available at the CharlieCard Store located in downtown Boston. Adjacent to the Red and Orange Lines at Downtown Crossing Station, the CharlieCard Store is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.